Skydiving in Las Vegas

Dig deep and muster your inner daredevil as you leap into the blue, challenging gravity by plummeting back down to earth. Enjoy scenic flights over the Nevada Desert or the Grand Canyon to sweeten the deal.

Skydiving in Las Vegas takes exhilaration to a whole new level, with a combination of maximum adrenaline and staggering landscapes providing the ultimate thrill. Will you be able to handle the action?

Check out this helpful guide on skydiving, one of the most exciting outdoor activities in Las Vegas.

What are the best options for skydiving in Las Vegas?

Whether you choose to jump over the Nevada Desert just outside Las Vegas or opt for freefalling over the Grand Canyon, this is an experience to remember.

Tandem skydiving experience

Your skydiving session begins at a central pick-up point on The Strip, with a complimentary shuttle transfer to the airfield. There will be a half-hour briefing, followed by a short scenic flight over the Nevada Desert.

You will be jumping from 15,000 feet with your qualified instructor and falling at speeds of up to 120 miles per hour. Once the parachute has opened you can relax and soak up the views of Las Vegas and the wilderness down below.

Want to take home a memento? Then hire a professional videographer who will jump alongside you and film your entire epic adventure.

Grand Canyon skydiving plus South Rim viewpoints

After a hotel pick-up, you will take off from Las Vegas in a luxury plane for an hour-long flight to the Grand Canyon. Keep your camera handy for those incredible aerial views.

Pay attention to the safety briefing and gear up for your jump over one of the most dramatic drop zones in the whole world! As the plane climbs to jump altitude, admire the panoramas and keep those stomach butterflies at bay.

You will be strapped to your experienced instructor on this tandem skydive so just embrace the ride, knowing you are in safe hands. After 40-50 seconds of thrilling freefall, the chute will open, allowing you to gently glide back down to earth.

Catch your breath on terra firma, before admiring the canyon from various viewpoints along the rim. Photos and videos of your jump are included so you can be the envy of all your friends.

How much does skydiving in Las Vegas cost?

Tandem skydiving in Las Vegas costs around $299 for a single jump. However, there are often big discounts available so do book ahead so you can compare tour prices online. Trips often go for as little as $44 per person. A fuel surcharge of $10 applies to all participants.

The half-day Grand Canyon skydiving trip with scenic flight and time on the ground costs $680 per person. This includes the flight from Las Vegas, the jump flight, all gear, entrance to the Grand Canyon National Park, and lunch.

For an additional cost, you can purchase a video and photos of your jump.

What will you see while skydiving in Las Vegas?

Nevada Desert

As you take to the air you will behold the vast expanse of the Nevada Desert sprawling out across the horizon. Red mountains thrust upwards, reaching towards the big blue skies for which this area is renowned.

The arid plains are dotted with desert vegetation, and seeing the highways snaking through the scrubland is like something out of the movies.

Popular areas to visit in the Nevada Desert include the Valley of Fire, Red Rock Canyon, and Death Valley. If you are spending a few days in Las Vegas, you should definitely try to fit these into your itinerary.

Grand Canyon National Park

Arizona’s most iconic national park encompasses 277 miles of the Colorado River, as it snakes through the mile-deep canyon. The distinctive layers of red rock are even more apparent from above, so flights and helicopter tours over the Grand Canyon are very popular.

Wide plateaus dissect the precipitous ravines that span out in all directions, while hidden waterfalls and ancient rock art await adventurous explorers.

This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, with jaw-dropping views from overlooks on both the North and South Rims.

How long does a skydiving session last?

The Las Vegas skydiving excursion lasts up to a couple of hours, including the shuttle transfer and a 30-minute briefing on the ground.

For the Grand Canyon skydiving tour, you should allow half a day, in case the weather delays the jump. The flight to the canyon takes around an hour, while the jump flight is 20 minutes long. You will enjoy up to 50 seconds of freefall during the skydive itself.

Where do skydiving tours leave from?

For tandem skydiving over Las Vegas, you need to make your way to the Fashion Mall at the center of The Strip. A shuttle will collect you from here 45 minutes before your allotted jump time and transfer you to the airstrip.

Hotel pick-ups and drop-offs are included in the Grand Canyon skydiving tours.

What's the best time of day for skydiving in Las Vegas?

There are morning and afternoon slots available for Las Vegas skydiving trips, which run throughout the year. These usually depart at 8 AM or 2 PM.

What other adrenaline-fueled activities can you do in Las Vegas?

• Helicopter tours
• ATV rides
• Shooting experiences
• Exotic car racing
• Indoor Skydiving
• Bike trips
• Dune buggy tours
• Kayaking trips
• Horse riding
• Zipline

Travel tips

• Reserve your skydiving in Las Vegas before you arrive in the city so you can secure the best deals on your preferred date.
• The minimum age for skydivers is 18 years, and participants should be in good physical condition.
• Wear comfortable clothing suitable for the weather conditions, and fully enclosed shoes.
• You should refrain from drinking alcohol at least 8 hours before your jump.
• The weight limit for participants is 250 pounds. There is a surcharge for anyone over 220 pounds.
• Take some form of official ID with you and present this alongside your ticket.